"7" Luke "7"

Dear Luke,

I want to say I can't believe your 7, but I actually CAN believe you're 7. You act so grown up and are such a big help to me. Of course you still have your moments when you act your age which are important because if you grow up that means your mom has to too.

Since the day you were born, you have been an easy going kid. I remember that when your dad blessed you in church, he blessed you to be a peacemaker in our home and I think of that often because you are such a great peacemaker. You are sensitive to others feelings around you and are not afraid to stop and help a friend that needs help.

This past year when I was pregnant with Danny is when I saw you change the most. You stepped up and helped with Khloee, often without me having to ask. You were so sweet and patient with her and I loved hearing your voice in the other room trying to keep her happy and getting her whatever was making her upset. I loved when you would draw me pictures to hang by my bed so I would have something nice to look at as I lay there.

You are such a good example for RJ and he will always be looking at his older brothers and follow your and Tanner's lead. He needs your example and your friendship.

You are very responsible with your school work and your teacher's have loved having you in their class because you are a great worker and do what you are supposed to do.

You have yet to lose your top front teeth. One is loose and I hope by the end of the week it is out (or I may just have to pull it while you sleep cuz it is buggin' me). Your favorite color is green right now and you want to be a police officer when you grow up. Your eye's are my favorite thing because they are so dark brown and they tell me everything about how feel with just one glance.

Luke, you are amazing to me and you make my job as a mom so easy! I hope year 7 is just as great as year 6.

I love you.

Love, Mom

Happy Birthday Cheri

I would just like to tell this little "SHARP SHOOTER", Happy Birthday!

I remember when I was younger that I thought Cheri must be the best cheerleader Pine View High school had ever seen. She had the best form and the most spirit. I also loved her hair, it was long and soft. Although she didn't like me to touch it with my gruby hands, I don't know why.

I was unaware of her other athletic ability until I was older and have had the great opportunity to play with her. I am surprised that the WNBA has not found her and recruited her yet. She is a well kept secret!

And her trampoline skills are unmatched as you can see in this photo taken at the Dennett family talent show. Hard to believe it from this photo, but she nailed this front flip.

Just call her Mary Lou!

All Joking aside, she really is a good sport about all the teasing we (her sisters) giver her. I was so grateful to get to take a trip back to Nauvoo last year with her and Misti. We had such a fun time and made some great memories that I will cherish forever! I should be more grateful to have such a great example to follow, her being the sister just older than me. But sometimes she is a hard act to follow and I don't like the pressure she adds by being so good at everything! I am lucky I know, because she makes me a better person than I ever would have been without her.

Happy Birthday Cheri

Sing your heart out Sista